Maintenance Engineer; Food, Beverage, FMCG

Position: Maintenance Engineer (Food, Beverage, FMCG)
Maintenance Engineer (Food / Beverage / FMCG)

Location:

Hounslow Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Shifts:

Shifts may start as early as 06:00 and finish as late as 22:30 (8h 30min shifts). Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing team? We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our busy food production facility in Hounslow. This is a hands-on role where you'll be essential in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and packaging operations.

What You'll Be Doing Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing faults promptly and safely Supporting process optimisation and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement projects Working closely with Production and Quality teams to meet operational targets Accurately recording maintenance activities and equipment downtime via the CMMS system Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations at all times What We're Looking For Time-served Engineer or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering) Proven experience in a fast-moving, semi-automated manufacturing environment (food, beverage, FMCG preferred) Strong mechanical knowledge with solid electrical fault-finding capabilities and experience working with PLC-controlled equipment Ability to work effectively within a continental shift pattern Excellent diagnostic skills, problem-solving ability, and communication skills Knowledge of DAF plant operations Gas safety certification 17th/18th Edition (if electrically biased) Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles